Description

4-tert-Butylbenzyl Chloride is a versatile benzyl chloride derivative characterized by the presence of a tert-butyl group on the aromatic ring, which influences its reactivity and physical properties. This compound serves as a crucial alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in the production of more complex molecules. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the tert-butylbenzyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, solubility, or thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst Synthesis: Raw material for producing quaternary ammonium salts used as phase transfer catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: General reagent for introducing the 4-tert-butylbenzyl group into target molecules via nucleophilic substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butylbenzyl Chloride
CAS No.	19692-45-6
Molecular Formula	C11H15Cl
Molecular Weight	182.69 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Chloromethyl)-4-tert-butylbenzene; p-tert-Butylbenzyl Chloride; 4-(tert-Butyl)benzyl Chloride; (4-(tert-Butyl)phenyl)methyl Chloride; α-Chloro-4-tert-butyltoluene; p-t-Butylbenzyl Chloride; 4-tert-Butyl-α-chlorotoluene; PTBBC
EINECS	243-215-8

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Chloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.